The second match of Group A in the Women’s Asia Cup Rising Star 2026 features India A Women taking on the United Arab Emirates Women at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok on February 13, with a 12:30 PM IST start. With the surface expected to play true early before slowing down, the contest is likely to revolve around how well each side manages the middle overs under warm and testing conditions.
India A, led by the experienced Radha Yadav, will look to assert control through their bowling attack and disciplined batting unit. The UAE, meanwhile, will back on their seasoned campaigners and all-round depth, especially their ability to keep things tight with the ball and counterattack once set with the bat.
Squads
India A Women:
Radha Yadav (captain), Vrinda Dinesh, Tejal Hasabnis, Humairaa Kaazi, Jintamani Kalita, Tanuja Kanwar, Nandini Kashyap (wicketkeeper), Mamta Madiwala (wicketkeeper), Minnu Mani, Sonia Mendhiya, Prema Rawat, Anushka Sharma, Nandni Sharma, Saima Thakor, Deeya Yadav.
United Arab Emirates Women:
Esha Oza (captain), Samaira Dharnidharka, Udeni Dona, Siya Gokhale, Heena Hotchandhani, Al Maseera Jahangir, Lavanya Keny, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Keziah Miriam Sabin, Indhuja Nandakumar, Rinitha Rajith, Theertha Satish (wicketkeeper), Athige Silva, Archara Supriya.
Players to watch
Radha Yadav (India A)
India A skipper Radha Yadav brings a wealth of international experience into this contest. The slow left-arm orthodox bowler has featured in 89 WT20Is, picking up 103 wickets with a best of 4/23 at an economy of 6.61. Her accuracy and ability to exploit slowing surfaces make her a key threat in the middle overs, while her lower-order batting adds valuable depth.
Minnu Mani (India A)
Minnu Mani is a promising all-round option for India A. A right-arm off-break bowler and left-hand batter, she has featured in four WT20Is, scoring 58 runs and taking five wickets with a best of 2/9. On a pitch that rewards control and variations, her ability to contribute in both disciplines could prove crucial.
Esha Oza (UAE)
UAE captain Esha Oza, X-factor for her side. The 28-year old batting all-rounder has an impressive WT20I record, with 3,126 runs from 110 matches at a strike rate of 118, alongside 87 wickets. Her best bowling figure of 3/0 and excellent economy of 4.99 underline her all-round value, and she will be central to the UAE’s hopes of challenging India A.
Indhuja Nandakumar (UAE)
At just 19, Indhuja Nandakumar has already established herself as a reliable bowling all-rounder. Featuring in 64 WT20Is, she has taken 36 wickets with a best of 4/10 and an economy of 4.88. Her right arm medium-fast bowling could be particularly effective as the pitch grips, while her batting offers useful lower-order support.
Pitch report
The Terdthai Cricket Ground offers a turf wicket with consistent bounce early on, giving medium pacers and new ball quicks some carry while allowing top-order batters to trust the bounce and play their strokes once set. As the innings progresses, the pitch generally slows, the ball grips more, and stroke making becomes tougher, bringing spinners and change of pace seamers firmly into the contest and placing a premium on batters who can rotate strike and bat deep.
Weather Report
Conditions are expected to be warm, with temperatures ranging between 25°C and 33°C. Humidity will hover around 57%, with a 20% chance of precipitation and light winds near 10 km/h. While the heat could test endurance, the overall forecast suggests minimal interruption to play.
Fantasy XI
Radha Yadav, Esha Oza, Minnu Mani, Indhuja Nandakumar, Tejal Hasabnis, Vrinda Dinesh, Heena Hotchandhani, Tanuja Kanwar, Theertha Satish, Saima Thakor, Sonia Mendhiya.
Match Details
Date: 13 February 2026
Time: 12:30 PM IST
Venue: Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok
Series: Women’s Asia Cup Rising Star 2026 – Group A, 2nd Match
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